The average train between Melrose and Brookline takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. There is a train service every few hours from Melrose to Brookline. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Melrose and Brookline. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melrose is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Brookline at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Oak Grove and take an average of 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melrose to Brookline. However, there are services departing from Melrose station and arriving at Brookline station via Jackson Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
Melrose to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Oak Grove station.
Melrose to Brookline train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Jackson Square station.
The distance between Melrose and Brookline is 14.8 km. The road distance is 18 km.
MBTA operates a subway from Oak Grove to Jackson Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 27 min.